Capitol Watch: April 15, 2021 (Source: News Service of Florida) By News Service of Florida | April 15, 2021 at 6:42 AM EDT - Updated April 15 at 6:42 AM
TALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida) - Hereâs whatâs on tap in the Capitol today.
UNEMPLOYMENT CHANGES EYED: The Senate Appropriations Committee will take up a wide range of bills, including a measure (SB 1948), filed by Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, that would require upgrading the state unemployment compensation system. The proposal comes after massive problems last year with the CONNECT online unemployment system at the Department of Economic Opportunity. (9 a.m., 412 Knott Building, the Capitol.)
SCHOOL BOARD TERM LIMITS PROPOSED: The House Education & Employment Committee will consider a proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 1461), sponsored by Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, that would place eight-year term limits on county school board members. (9 a.m., Morris Hall, House Office Building, t
Sunburn â The morning read of whatâs hot in Florida politics â 3.15.21
Here s your AM rundown of people, politics and policy in the Sunshine State.
Imagine youâre in the Super Bowl, and you break free after recovering a fumble for an easy touchdown run. Youâre inches from the goal line and start celebrating a bit too early when a speedy wide receiver slaps the ball from your hand, causing another fumble and denying what should have been an easy score.
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Thereâs an analogy in here for Gov.
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DeSantisâ continued COVID-19 response. Despite some early fumbles, Florida has fared comparatively well and, despite all of the partisan hating against him, heâs been right plenty of times.
Takeaways from Tallahassee â Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please.
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please.
I donât typically eat chocolate chip cookies for breakfast, but I couldnât resist the scrumptious treat calling my name from the display case at the new
La Florida Coffee & Wine. Lest you judge, I also devoured a breakfast sandwich and soothing latte while sitting under a yellow outdoor umbrella.
La Florida Coffee & Wine, which had its grand opening on March 8, is a downtown oasis in the former Starbucks on Kleman Plaza. With a bright, breezy interior and outdoor tables, it works as a meeting place or a relaxing spot to linger over a soothing cup of coffee in the a.m. or after work, a glass of wine.